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Contentious grain bill put directly to plenary meeting for vote
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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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Will tug-of-war between doctors, government end soon?
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Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth
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Trilateral talks acknowledge ‘serious’ slumps of won, yen
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[KH Explains] Hyundai's full hybrid edge to pay off amid slow transition to pure EVs
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North Korea removes streetlights along cross-border roads with South
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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S. Korea votes in favor of Palestinian bid for UN membership
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Farming households dip below 1m for first time in 2023
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[HERALD INTERVIEW] Procurement chief vows to support public market entry of SMEs
To support small and medium-sized enterprises and startups eyeing opportunities to enter the public market, the chief of the Public Procurement Service said he would step up efforts to promote their products and services through an online mall, a new government-to-business channel that offers one-stop market access.Venture Nara (venture.g2b.go.kr), is the latest project driven by the state-run public procurement agency, aiming to introduce innovative products and services to government offices a
IndustryNov. 21, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Saving planet by transforming food market
Dealing with 7.4 billion consumers in different languages around the world and trying to change their ideas on the environment can be hard work, maybe even impossible. But Jason Clay, senior vice president of World Wide Fund for Nature, has come up with a strategy to effectively reduce the negative impact consumption has on the planet. In a major shift within the organization that had long focused on species conservation, Clay turned to the private sector for change. “Building fences around the
IndustryNov. 17, 2016
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[Herald Interview] 'Coupang moving to Jamsil's Tower 730'
Coupang, the largest operator of social commerce in Korea, will relocate to a new skyscraper called Tower 730 in Jamsil, southeastern Seoul, after the building is completed in February next year, the head of CBRE Korea said. Darren Krakowiak, managing director of the Korean unit of the world’s largest real estate service firm, said the leasing deal with Coupang on behalf of Hyundai Investment Asset Management, the landlord of the building, was one of the biggest deals involving CBRE Korea in the
IndustryNov. 14, 2016
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[Herald Interview] German industry expert praises Incheon Bridge project
Incheon Bridge is a good example to show how an excellently managed project can benefit the local economy, said Reinhard Wagner, president of the International Project Management Association, during an interview with The Korea Herald on Wednesday.The project won the premium gold award from the biennial IPMA World Congress competition last year, although Korea was not a member of the Swiss-registered international association of 66 countries aiming for high-value sustainable projects. Incheon Br
IndustryNov. 9, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Black Pink still finding its color
Returning with another EP just three months after its debut, YG Entertainment’s newest girl group Black Pink hopes to differentiate itself from other female K-pop performers through its dance skills. “We practiced on our performances a lot during our time off,” Jennie, 20, told reporters at a press interview Wednesday in Samcheong-dong, Seoul.The four-member group’s second album, “Square Two,” was released Tuesday with two new tracks, “Playing with Fire” and “Stay.” The album comes after the gro
PerformanceNov. 3, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Filming on North Korea’s ‘perfect, fake’ stage
When director David Kinsella first set foot in North Korea in 2014, what struck him most was not its expected desolation, the small army of government officials that met him at every turn, or how he was led to a hotel built exclusively for foreign visitors on an isolated island. Rather, it was how obsessed with its “image” the hermit nation seemed -- how it strived to stage everything to perfection for the Irishman. One of the first sites Kinsella was taken to was the giant mausoleum where the “
FilmNov. 1, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Korea needs to better protect intellectual property against illicit trade: experts
South Korea needs to ramp up its efforts to protect intellectual property rights in its combat against illicit trade, two experts who came to Seoul to attend the 2016 Korea-EU Intellectual Property Rights Conference, hosted by the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea, told the Korea Herald earlier this month. A team led by Chris Clague, senior editor of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), had published the Illicit Trade Environment Index prior to the event hosted by the European Chamber of
IndustryOct. 30, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Park Bo-gum opens up on two sides of Lee Young
Actor Song Joong-ki made viewers swoon as a dashing army lieutenant in “Descendants of the Sun” earlier this year, but the latter half of 2016 has seen actor Park Bo-gum stir the hearts of many as Prince Lee Young in “Love in the Moonlight.”The historical romance series, which began in August and wrapped up last week on KBS, surpassed the 20 percent viewership mark after just three episodes. Park’s portrayal of an impish Joseon era prince, his gradual transformation into a thoughtful ruler, and
TelevisionOct. 26, 2016
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[HERALD INTERVIEW] 'US Fed should be more patient on rate hike'
Amid anticipation building on the US Federal Reserve raising its funds rate in December, an economist from the US suggested the world’s most influential central bank should be more patient, as strong parts of the US economy have started to show signs of weakening. In the last couple of years, the labor market, housing market and corporate profitability have been strong, buttressing the US economy. But the weakening strength of the three factors could further slow economic growth and this would m
Oct. 21, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Webtoonist mocks hierarchy of Korean workplace
A scene from artist Yang Kyung-soo’s webtoon series depicts a senior executive and several junior employees engaged in seemingly amicable conversation. The executive cheerily tells his department members, “They say there’s a crazy person in every team, but there isn’t in ours!” The employees, smiling politely, think to themselves, “It’s you.” Such single-frame webtoons, uploaded regularly on Yang’s Instagram handle “yangchikii,” have gained a popular following among Korean office workers. Each p
CultureOct. 20, 2016
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[HERALD INTERVIEW] BNP Paribas Korea 'cautiously optimistic'
Philippe Noirot, head of BNP Paribas South Korea, is “cautiously optimistic” about the growth of South Korea next year. Despite gloomy outlooks for global trade due to slower-than-expected recoveries of major economies, the Belgian veteran on finance and economy said Korea can benefit from its major trading partner China whose economy is still growing. Philippe Noirot at BNP Paribas’ Seoul office (BNP Paribas)“If the major partner is growing by around 6 percent, chances are high you are going to
Oct. 19, 2016
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[HERALD INTERVIEW] Strategist advises investors to lower expectations further
It is time for investors to further reduce their return expectations for the coming years, as the trend of low growth and low inflation is forecast to last longer than expected, said an expert on bond investment.William Adams, the chief investment officer in charge of a $75 billion fixed income team at MFS Investment Management based in Massachusetts, the US, sat with The Korea Herald on Friday to talk about the economic conditions that would affect their investment yields next year. William Ada
Oct. 17, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Greek crises brought to screen at BIFF in ‘Amerika Square’
Busan -- Director Yannis Sakaridis portrays a Greece in crisis through the prism of one small Athens neighborhood in “Amerika Square,” which held its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival on Tuesday.The director sat down alongside actor Yannis Stankoglou, who plays coffee bar and tattoo parlor owner Billy, with The Korea Herald before the premiere.“(Amerika Square) was the Via Veneto of Athens -- a lot of artists ... actors, all the sort of cultural establishment was there,” Sa
FilmOct. 13, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Jeonju, an intersection of tradition and innovation
In an era when a nation’s competitiveness has come to be defined by that of individual cities, it is crucial that each city preserves its uniqueness rather than mimic other major cities, according to the mayor of Jeonju, North Jeolla Province.The southwestern city, known for its traditional elements such as bibimbap, makgeolli, hanok, hanbok and local festivals, was selected by Lonely Planet in August this year as one of Asia’s top three tourist spots. US news broadcaster CNN also released a rep
Social AffairsOct. 13, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Nokia’s AP head bets on Korea’s 5G leadership
South Korea may be in a leadership position in the global market for 5G broadband, Nokia’s Asia Pacific and Japan head said last week. Korea aims to be the first to unveil the next-generation network 5G -- which can deliver data 1,000 times faster than long-term evolution -- in time for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. The successful launch of the technology, being developed by local telecom operators in partnership with Samsung Electronics, Nokia, Ericsson and NEC, is critical for Korea i
TechnologyOct. 9, 2016
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[Herald Interview] American concert booker Tom Windish talks finding talent in Korean music scene
The annual MU:CON Seoul is an internationally collaborated music marketing event consisting of showcasing and expanding the networking systems of up-and-coming local Korean artists. Inviting along some of the global music world’s most influential figures in the field of recording, producing and promoting, this year’s conference may have held the key for a select few Korean artists to make their big break overseas. Looking to network and find standout local talents was none other than Tom Windis
PerformanceOct. 9, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Glass artist Kim Ki-ra looks back on life
During the creation of her latest collection “Dear Life,” glass artist Kim Ki-ra went to hell and back, and lived to tell the tale. “While I was working on the series, I hit the lowest point of my life (due to personal issues),” the artist told The Korea Herald Tuesday at Gallery Sklo, where her solo exhibition is currently being held. “But during this time, I also realized that I can truly rely on myself as an artist, even in desperate situations.” In those trying times, Kim found inspiration i
PerformanceOct. 6, 2016
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[Herald Interview] ‘Communication is key in enjoying public art’
Seo Ji-eun, 30, curator at Coreana Museum of Art in Gangnam, is one of the supervising curators for some 100 Seoul residents who are participating in a two-month-long municipal citizen program to uncover public art on the city’s streets.Under the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s project “Art on Seoul’s streets found by citizens,” participants find and promote lesser-known public art and landmarks in groups of 10, joined by field experts and art connoisseurs.After a five-year career as a curator w
Social AffairsOct. 3, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Making glitz without glamour
Director Tyler Rubenfeld traveled from New York City to Seoul to present his debut feature film in competition at a recent film festival. Noteworthy was that he made the trip to compete in the “No Budget” category -- the 64-minute film’s budget came to just $4,000. “No-budget filmmaking is just a series of burned bridges,” Rubenfeld said after the screening of his psychological drama “Wake Me When I Leave” at the Korea International Expat Film Festival, held in Seoul from Sept. 9-11. The second
FilmSept. 29, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Korean-American Aaron Yoo, surfing roles in Hollywood for over a decade
Korean-American actor Aaron Yoo has been building a low-key yet eclectic career since starting out in off-Broadway shows in the early 2000s. A University of Pennsylvania theater graduate, Yoo has gone on to play recurring characters on the small screen, as well as supporting roles on the big screen in movies such as “Disturbia” (2007) and “21” (2008).Yoo has jumped onto the web space in his most recent project. Taking up the role of Machiavellian billionaire venture capitalist Alex Bell in web s
TelevisionSept. 28, 2016